Turn an article, video, or PDF into a two-AI discussion in 3 minutes
Upload your source to NotebookLM and listen to a ready-made podcast - no hallucinations, just your content
- 1.Go to notebooklm.google.com and sign in with your Google account
Free access without a credit card. Note: all files are uploaded to Google servers - do not use confidential or company personal data.
NotebookLM ↗ - 2.Click «Create» and select «New notebook»
An empty notebook will open for adding sources.
NotebookLM ↗ - 3.Click the «Add sources» button and upload one of the following: copy a YouTube video link / paste article text / upload a PDF or document
NotebookLM supports YouTube, Google Docs, PDF, and text. Wait for processing to complete (30-60 seconds).
NotebookLM ↗PromptI want to upload [YouTube link / PDF file / article text] to create a podcast
What this prompt doesReplace [YouTube link / PDF file / article text] with what you want to discuss. This is just a note for yourself on where to click. - 4.After the source is processed, click the «Generate podcast» button (or «Audio Overview» depending on the version)
The system will analyze your content and create a script for two AI voices.
NotebookLM ↗ - 5.Choose a discussion style (Casual, Formal, Playful) and click «Create podcast»
Generation will take 1-2 minutes. The system creates a two-voice podcast based only on your uploaded content - with no information added from the internet.
NotebookLM ↗ - 6.Listen to the ready podcast directly in NotebookLM or download the MP3 to play on any player
The file is saved in your notebook. You can share a link or download the audio.
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- freeNotebookLMFree access with a limit: 10 podcasts per month on the free plan (check current limits on the pricing page).
Why today
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